GB - Stratford-on-Avon - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

22f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Firm

6.5K

VIEW

Verdict

FRENCH DIABLO showed marked improvement when third over C&D 13 days ago, shaping as if ahead of his initial mark and likely to have won but for losing vital momentum twice late on. He's fancied to come out on top. Brionywells has thrived this summer with back-to-back wins and should be competitive now she's been freshened up, while Son Of Tyran could bounce back in first-time blinkers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Showed little in first three starts but much improved when third of 7 on handicap debut over C&D 13 days ago, getting caught behind a weakening rival on the home turn before fluffing the last. He might well have won with a clearer run of things that day and looks a serious player here. 1st Pick 5 French Diablo (Fr) Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Max Comley J: David Bass T: Max Comley	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Showed little in first three starts but much improved when third of 7 on handicap debut over C&D 13 days ago, getting caught behind a weakening rival on the home turn before fluffing the last. He might well have won with a clearer run of things that day and looks a serious player here.
1	Thriving this summer with back-to-back wins at Worcester and Uttoxeter in May and June. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 8 at Market Rasen under a penalty after his effort flattened out following a quick turnaround. Should go well having been freshened up after 30 days off. 2nd Pick 1 Brionywells Jockey: Nick Slatter Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson J: Nick Slatter T: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson	98	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Thriving this summer with back-to-back wins at Worcester and Uttoxeter in May and June. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 8 at Market Rasen under a penalty after his effort flattened out following a quick turnaround. Should go well having been freshened up after 30 days off.
4	Got off the mark over 3m at Ludlow in May, a race which is working out quite well, but proved a let-down when seventh of 10 at Worcester on latest start. First-time blinkers now applied for top yard and he could bounce back from that disappointment. 3rd Pick 4 Son Of Tyran Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	98	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Got off the mark over 3m at Ludlow in May, a race which is working out quite well, but proved a let-down when seventh of 10 at Worcester on latest start. First-time blinkers now applied for top yard and he could bounce back from that disappointment.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.